Classic Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is made vegan by simply replacing the chicken with healthy, hearty potatoes. Much healthier and still filling and comforting. This soup still has that classic comfort flavor and feel without the excess sodium. A bowl of this will fill you up and satisfy you perfectly.

CLASSIC VEGAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Today, I’m sharing a classic with you. I grew up eating chicken noodle soup…honestly, who didn’t? That warm bowl of comforting soup that was overly loaded with salt, was somehow so satisfying. Of course, looking at the can of ingredients now is pretty gross. I do remember how the chicken in the can was always really rubbery and I would end up spitting most of it out.

When I became an adult my mom started making a chicken noodle soup recipe that she picked up from a newspaper. It was creamy and slightly spicy and incredibly delicious. Come to find out, it was made using a cream of mushroom can of soup! What?! I thought it was homemade 100%. Lol. Regardless, it was really yummy and I always requested it.

Instead of using actual chicken or even vegan chicken, I used healthy whole food potatoes! They are just as comforting, filling and satisfying. I love comforting soups and stews so much and it’s something that I thrive at when being creative in the kitchen.

You can make this for 8 easy ingredients, so simple and nothing fancy and completely plant-based.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Full recipe and details on recipe card below.

• Carrots
• Celery
• Yellow onion
• Garlic
• Red potatoes or yukon gold potatoes
• Veggie broth
• Vegan bouillon cubes (see recipe below for alternate version)
• Dried thyme
• Nutritional yeast
• Noodles: Use regular or gluten-free. I used gluten-free brown rice spiral noodles.

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Step 1: Add the water (or broth if using the alternate version) and bring to a boil. Add the bouillon cubes (or spices version) and whisk to ensure thoroughly mixed.

Step 2: Add all of the veggies except the pasta. Bring back to a boil and stir well. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes until veggies are becoming tender, but not fully.

Step 3: Add the pasta and raise the heat to medium-high and bring back to a boil. Cook about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender to your liking. If using gluten-free, it will cook faster, so watch closely so that it doesn’t become mushy.

Step 4: Taste and add any more salt, if needed, as this can greatly vary depending on the broth or quality of bouillon cubes used. I like a good grind of freshly ground black pepper to serve on top.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS SOUP?

A perfect thing to serve with a delicious healthy vegan chicken noodle soup is my Vegan Caesar salad and have a really satisfying, healthy dinner.

MORE VEGAN SOUP RECIPES

• Vegan Red Lentil Curry Soup
• Low-fat Smoky Broccoli Potato Soup
• Vegan Cauliflower Curry Soup
• Creamy Vegan Lentil Soup
• Hearty Veggie Potato Stew
• Lazy Day Vegan Tomato Bisque
• Smoky Sweet Potato Black-eyed Pea Soup

Classic Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

Brandi Doming

Classic Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is made vegan by simply replacing the chicken with healthy, hearty potatoes. This soup still has that classic comfort flavor and feel without the excess sodium. A bowl of this will fill you up and satisfy you perfectly.

5 from 73 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan

Yields 8 cups

Ingredients

• 4 large long carrots, sliced (you will need 1 1/2 cups sliced, 170 g)
• 4 large long celery stalks (you will need 1 1/2 cups sliced, 200g)
• 1 packed cup (160g) finely diced yellow onion
• 3 X-large garlic cloves, minced (about a tablespoon-15g)
• 3 small red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (you will need 2 1/2 cups, 370g)
• 6-7 cups water (or broth, see update under NOTES)
• 2 vegan bouillon cubes (see update under NOTES for alternate version!)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (depending on your bouillon cube, this may need adjustment)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 cups (170g, 6 oz) gluten-free brown rice spiral noodles
• optional garnish: fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice
• I use this scale.

Instructions

 

• Prepare all of your veggies, spices and set aside.
• Add only 6 cups of the water (or broth if using the updated version below) to a large pot and bring to a boil, add the bouillon cubes (or all the additional spices listed under the updated version below in place using the bouillon cubes), thyme, salt, nutritional yeast and whisk to dissolve.
• Immediately add all of the veggies (carrots, celery, onion, garlic and potatoes). You are adding all of the ingredients except the pasta. Stir well and bring back to a boil. Once boiling, immediately turn to the lowest heat, cover and simmer around 10 minutes until the carrots and potatoes are becoming tender, but not fully.
• Add the pasta and bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, leave the lid off and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, but still firm. If using gluten-free pasta, it will cook much faster, so keep an eye.
• Taste and add any more salt, if needed, as this can greatly vary depending on the broth or quality of bouillon cubes used. I like a good grind of freshly ground black pepper to serve on top. If you want it more brothy, add more broth and adjust seasonings as needed to account for extra broth.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.

Notes

UPDATED ALTERNATE VERSION: If you don't have bouillon cubes or don't want to use them, then make the following version: Everything will be the same except for obviously omitting the bouillon cubes and adding additionally the following to what is ALREADY written above:

Replace the water with 6 cups flavorful low-sodium vegetable broth (I love the Pacific, Imagine and Trader Joe's brands), add 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce (I buy a vegan version from Whole Foods, to taste), add 1/2 teaspoon more salt (so 1 1/2 teaspoons total, this can vary due to your broth), 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (store-bought or my homemade version). Since bouillon cubes add a lot of flavor, this is why you will need to add all of these spices if you omit it. Taste after everything is cooked and add any more seasonings if desired.

VEGGIE BROTH: Please note that depending on the brand used, your soup may be darker or lighter, but will still be delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 162.3kcalCarbohydrates: 33.5gProtein: 3.4gFat: 1.9gSugar: 3.9g

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